Latest News and Articles about USDC
Meta Tests USDC Creator Payouts in Colombia and the Philippines on Solana and Polygon
Meta has quietly returned to crypto payments, and this time it’s doing it the sensible way: paying a small group of Facebook creators in Colombia and the Philippines with USDC instead of trying to launch its own money-printing moonshot. Meta is testing USDC creator payouts in Colombia and the Philippines Payments move over Solana and […]
Read MoreStablecoin Market Cap Hits $305B as USDT, USDC Grow and USDe Outflows Spike
Stablecoins cooled off on the surface over the past month, but the bigger trend is still intact: fewer tokens flying around, more dollars parked on-chain, and a steadily growing user base treating digital cash as infrastructure rather than a novelty. Transfer volume fell 19.18% to $831 billion Market cap rose 2.06% to $305.29 billion Stablecoin […]
Read MoreKyriba Integrates USDC and Circle as Stablecoins Move Into Corporate Treasury Management
Kyriba is putting USDC and Circle’s infrastructure into its treasury platform, a sign that stablecoins are no longer being treated like crypto side quests but as real business finance tools. USDC enters corporate treasury workflows Circle gains more traction as stablecoin regulation tightens Stablecoins keep pushing deeper into mainstream finance Kyriba, a treasury management platform […]
Read MoreStablecoins Hit $33 Trillion in 2025, Surpassing Visa in Settlement Volume
Stablecoins just pulled a very loud quiet flex: Coinbase says $33 trillion settled in stablecoins in 2025, a figure that puts the old card networks in an awkward position and makes “internet money” sound a lot less like a joke. $33 trillion in stablecoin settlement, according to Coinbase Visa reported $16.7 trillion in fiscal 2025 […]
Read MoreBitcoin Leads Crypto Inflows as USDC Sees $45.5M Outflows
Bitcoin led the latest 24-hour crypto flow data with roughly $257.1 million in net inflows, while USDC saw the largest outflows at about $45.5 million. That split suggests capital may be moving out of stablecoin parking and into more active bets, with SOL, USDT, ETH, USD1, and TRX also catching inflows. BTC net inflows: about […]
Read MoreSingapore Gulf Bank Launches USDC Minting on Solana: A Game-Changer for Fintech
Singapore Gulf Bank Rolls Out USDC Minting on Solana: A Fintech Power Play Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) has made a seismic move in the fintech arena by launching a USDC mint and redemption service on the Solana blockchain in April 2026. This isn’t just a flashy tech experiment—it’s a calculated push to fuse traditional banking […]
Read MoreCircle Faces $280M Lawsuit Over Drift Protocol Hack Amid Yuan Stablecoin Plans
Circle Slammed with $280M Lawsuit Over Drift Protocol Exploit Amid Yuan Stablecoin Push Circle Internet Group, the heavy hitter behind USDC, is in hot water with a class action lawsuit accusing the stablecoin issuer of negligence in a jaw-dropping $280 million exploit on Drift Protocol. As the largest crypto heist of 2026 rocks the Solana […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Nears Finish Line: Stablecoin Yield Rules Spark Heated Debate
CLARITY Act Stablecoin Deal Nears as Lawmakers Hash Out Yield Rules Washington is abuzz with last-minute negotiations over the CLARITY Act, a crucial piece of U.S. legislation set to define the future of stablecoins and digital asset markets. With the 2026 midterm elections on the horizon, senators are racing to finalize a federal framework that […]
Read MoreBoE’s Bailey Warns on Stablecoin Risks: Global Regulation Urgency Grows
BoE Governor Bailey Urges Global Stablecoin Regulation: Why It Matters Now Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has issued a stark warning: the world is not moving fast enough to regulate stablecoins, and the consequences could be catastrophic. Speaking at an Institute of International Finance event, Bailey, who also chairs the Financial Stability Board (FSB), […]
Read MorePARITY Act Aims to End Stablecoin Tax Nightmare for Crypto Payments
Stablecoin Tax Relief: PARITY Act Pushes for Seamless Crypto Payments A new legislative proposal in the U.S. could finally unshackle stablecoins from the tax hellscape that’s kept them from becoming true digital cash. The PARITY Act aims to exempt regulated stablecoin transactions from taxation on minor value fluctuations, potentially making everyday payments with tokens like […]
Read MoreWhite House Advances Clarity Act: Federal Stablecoin Rules Emerge
White House Pushes Forward on Clarity Act: Federal Stablecoin Regulation Takes Shape A major development is unfolding in Washington as the White House announces a breakthrough on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a pivotal piece of legislation poised to establish a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. This move could bring long-overdue structure to […]
Read MoreCircle Pushes DeFi Circuit Breakers After $270M Drift Protocol Hack on Solana
Circle Demands DeFi Circuit Breakers After $270M Drift Protocol Hack A devastating $270 million exploit on Solana-based Drift Protocol has ripped open old wounds in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, reigniting fierce debates over security, accountability, and the role of centralized players in a supposedly permissionless world. On April 1, 2026, an attacker hijacked the […]
Read MoreStablecoins Hit $220B in 2025: Revolutionizing Payments and Treasury Ops
Stablecoins: The Quiet Revolution in Payments and Treasury Rails Stablecoins, once relegated to the sidelines as mere trading buffers in the chaotic crypto markets, are now emerging as powerful tools reshaping payments and corporate treasury operations. With a market cap soaring to $220 billion in 2025, they’re not just a hedge against Bitcoin’s volatility—they’re becoming […]
Read MoreCoinbase Rejects Senate Crypto Bill Again Over $800M Stablecoin Revenue Loss
Coinbase Slams Senate Crypto Bill Again: Stablecoin Revenue Sparks Showdown Coinbase, a titan in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, has once more rejected the US Senate’s CLARITY Act draft, signaling a fierce standoff over the future of digital asset regulation. With billions in stablecoin revenue on the line and a deep rift splitting the crypto industry, […]
Read MoreBitcoin Nets $26.6M Inflows While USDC Bleeds $285M in Crypto Market Shakeup
Bitcoin Gains $26.6M in Inflows as USDC Loses $285M in Major Crypto Market Shift Bitcoin stands tall amid a choppy cryptocurrency market, drawing in a solid $26.6 million in net inflows over a 24-hour period ending April 9 at 12:00 a.m. ET (04:00 UTC). In sharp contrast, USD Coin (USDC), a leading stablecoin, suffered a […]
Read MoreStablecoin Supply Soars to $315B in Q1 2026: USDC Surges, USDT Struggles
Stablecoin Supply Hits $315B in Q1 2026: USDC Surges as USDT Falters Stablecoins have smashed through a historic barrier, with their total market supply reaching $315 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a rise of $8 billion from the previous quarter, even as the wider crypto market stumbles. This milestone isn’t just a number—it’s […]
Read MoreZachXBT Slams Circle: $420M in Illicit USDC Transactions Expose Major Oversight Failures
The Circle USDC Files: ZachXBT Exposes $420M in Suspect Transactions and Weak Oversight On-chain investigator ZachXBT has dropped a bombshell report titled “The Circle USDC Files,” accusing Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, of neglecting over $420 million in illicit transactions since 2022. This isn’t a minor oversight; it’s a searing critique of compliance […]
Read MoreCircle’s USDC in $285M Drift Hack: Stablecoin Freeze Debate Erupts
Circle’s USDC Under Siege: $285M Drift Hack Ignites Stablecoin Freeze Controversy A jaw-dropping $285 million hack on the Drift protocol has dragged Circle, the issuer of USDC, into a firestorm of criticism, exposing raw tensions over centralized control in the crypto realm. With $71 million in USDC stolen in a blink and hackers exploiting Circle’s […]
Read MoreCircle Mints $750M USDC on Solana: Massive Liquidity Boost Fuels DeFi Surge
Circle Mints $750M USDC on Solana: A Titan of Liquidity Fuels On-Chain Power Circle, the heavyweight behind USD Coin (USDC), has unleashed a staggering $750 million worth of its dollar-pegged stablecoin onto the Solana blockchain in just 24 hours—some sources even clocking the mint at a blistering 6 hours. This colossal liquidity injection marks Solana […]
Read MoreUSDC Surges to $78.7B: Is Circle’s Stablecoin Hype a Game-Changer or Risky Bet?
Circle’s USDC Rockets Ahead: Stablecoin Adoption Soars, But Is the Hype Justified? Could a digital dollar like Circle’s USDC become the lifeblood of tomorrow’s financial system? With a jaw-dropping $5.9 billion market cap surge in just 30 days, reaching $78.7 billion in early 2026, Circle is outpacing the crypto sector at a blistering pace. Yet, […]
Read MoreVitalik Buterin Slams DeFi’s Dangerous Reliance on Centralized Stablecoins like USDC
Vitalik Buterin Sounds the Alarm on DeFi’s Centralized Stablecoin Addiction Vitalik Buterin, the visionary co-founder of Ethereum, has unleashed a scathing critique on the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, targeting its dangerous over-reliance on centralized stablecoins like USDC. His warnings, shared through social media and past public statements, highlight a fundamental betrayal of DeFi’s promise of […]
Read MoreCircle CEO Slams Stablecoin Fears Amid Banking $6 Trillion Deposit Threat at Davos
Circle CEO Blasts Fears Over Interest-Bearing Stablecoins as Banking Tensions Boil Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire took center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos to torch claims that interest-bearing stablecoins could destabilize the financial system, calling such fears “totally absurd.” As traditional banks sound dire warnings and U.S. lawmakers scramble to regulate this growing […]
Read MoreCircle CEO Slams Banking Fears Over Stablecoin Yields as “Absurd” at Davos
Circle CEO Torches Banking Fears Over Stablecoin Yields as “Totally Absurd” at Davos Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire came out swinging at the World Economic Forum in Davos last Thursday, shredding banking industry claims that yield-bearing stablecoins pose a threat to traditional finance. Labeling the concerns “totally absurd,” Allaire stood firm as stablecoins like Circle’s USDC […]
Read MoreCoinbase Threatens to Drop Crypto Bill Support Over Stablecoin Reward Restrictions
Coinbase Draws Line in Sand: Threatens to Drop Crypto Bill Support Over Stablecoin Rewards Coinbase Global Inc., the titan of U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges, has fired a warning shot at lawmakers, threatening to pull support for a pivotal digital asset bill if restrictions on stablecoin rewards slash a key revenue stream. With the legislation set for […]
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